The Importance of Chimney Flashing

One of the most important parts of the chimney system is flashing. Many homeowners assume it’s part of the roofing, others understand it’s part of the chimney—but what is it? The flashing is made up of thin sheets of metal that are placed meticulously to shed water in...

Chimney Repair Season

The frigid winter weather is in the rearview mirror with spring and warmer temperature fast approaching. With spring comes baseball, cleaning, flowers blooming, and…chimney maintenance? Spring is the ideal time for a chimney cleaning and inspection after heavy...

Spotting Damaged Masonry

Now is the season when homeowners are using their fireplace more than ever but may be paying attention to it less than before. When the weather is cold, we spend less time outdoors, and may not look at the exterior portion of the chimney all season long! Winter is the...

Prepare Your Chimney For a Cold Winter

Your fall and winter checklist may include decorating with a cornucopia, picking up some Halloween candy, budgeting for a Thanksgiving Day Turkey, and hanging twinkle lights. There is more to holiday planning than trimming the tree, and there’s more to winter...